
Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as wildfires tear through Maui island
Thousands of people have evacuated their homes and a state of emergency has been declared.
2023-08-10 17:29

Romania's forgotten orphans supported by UK charity
Charity Share has helped send hundreds of volunteer therapists to support the country's orphans.
2023-08-10 13:26

German official accused of spying for Russia
The man, named only as Thomas H, worked for an office dealing with military equipment and IT.
2023-08-10 12:26

Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'
Six people have died and thousands displaced as fires continue to rage on Maui and the Big Island.
2023-08-10 09:55

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated at campaign event
An opposition candidate in Ecuador's upcoming presidential election, Fernando Villavicencio, was assassinated at a campaign event Wednesday, Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso confirmed on X, formerly Twitter.
2023-08-10 09:29

Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
2023-08-10 07:55

Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
2023-08-10 07:22

Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.
2023-08-10 03:25

IAS, IPS and IFS: Is India stifling criticism by retired bureaucrats?
A new rule gives the federal government more power to withhold or withdraw pension of former bureaucrats.
2023-08-09 13:28

Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment
Police are investigating the women's claim that they endured 'body checks' during the competition.
2023-08-09 12:18

Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her
A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle.
2023-08-09 09:15

US Supreme Court restores Biden 'ghost gun' rules - for now
The top court has allowed the rules - meant to rein in ghost guns - to remain during an appeal process.
2023-08-09 06:00